Fireplace facing is available in many ways other than the basic wooden mantel from which to hang stockings at Christmas. In fact, fireplace facing can be configured in countless ways, with options for complementing any type of décor, from rustic to traditional to industrial and more.
You can always get pleasure from a fireplace in winter when it’s aglow with a fire fueled by firewood or gas. It’s even better when your fireplace is still the perfect focal point in a room because of its architectural beauty or cohesiveness alone. No need to settle for a mantel that doesn’t appeal to your personal taste in interior design. The following are a few of the many types of fireplace facing available today. Before the next winter season rolls around, why not update your fireplace or build a new one with a completely different fireplace face?
Below are some positively incandescent ideas for fireplace facing.
1-Steel
The industrial aesthetic is highly popular today. It provides a look that is modern and rustic at the same time. Since the material used for a fireplace hearth and surround should be noncombustible, steel also happens to be an ideal option for fireplace facing. Whether you have a new fireplace installed or want to upgrade your existing fireplace, a steel facing may be just the perfect upgrade you’re looking for, to complement your décor.
2-Granite
The kitchen counters aren’t the only features in the home that look fantastic when the material used is a granite or marble slab. A fireplace face made with these amazing materials would be impervious to heat and add a whole new look of elegant beauty to the room. The effect created is both minimalist and dramatic.
3-Ceramic Tiles
If you’ve dreamed of a truly outstanding hearth and fireplace face, you can’t go wrong with ceramic or glass tiles. Tiles are available in an endless variety of colors and shapes. The price range for tiles also varies greatly, making this an idea that’s affordable for everyone. You can choose, for example, bright colors that pop, much like the way a bright blue door on a white house draws the eye. A fireplace face made with glass or ceramic tiles can be a feature that truly sets your home apart.
4-Ledgestone
Is texture the number one characteristic you would like in a new fireplace face? If so, ledgestone may be the perfect option for you. The stone can be installed horizontally or, for a more contemporary look, vertically. Either way, if you add a slab of granite or marble at the bottom, you will have a gorgeous fireplace face and an unforgettable statement piece.
5-Copper
Designers have truly been thinking outside the box. There was a time when brass trim was all the rage on modern fireplaces. Before long, however, the presence of brass made the fireplaces look dated. A completely different look available today that borrows from the brass design of old is an all-copper fireplace face. Unlike the touches of brass that speak of eras gone by, a copper fireplace face is timeless and should never go out of style.
Where to Go for a New Fireplace
Family-owned FyrePro has been the favorite place to go for hearth products in Fort Collins CO and the surrounding area for more than 30 years. The destination showroom always has working fireplaces on display, to help you see firsthand just how they would look in your home. The friendly experts at FyrePro can answer all of your questions, including which fireplace faces may create the hottest look with your new or existing fireplace. Contact FyrePro today at 970-266-8556 or stop by the showroom in Fort Collins, located at 4631 S. Mason Street.